The Future Looks Like Us

So now that we know what the three branches of government do, let's delve into how they check each other. Supposedly, we have a strong system of checks and balances to prevent any body of government from getting too powerful. As time goes on and our President (*bites tongue* still hard to type...) takes advantage of his power, it seems like those systems may be eroding. But before we investigate that, let's look at how the Founding Fathers intended those checks and balances t

Most of us can remember the names for the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive and Judicial, but how many of us can remember what each specific branch is responsible for? I know I need a refresher, like once a year, so let's get to it! The Legislative Branch: The Legislative Branch is also known as Congress (and in the olden days, the Bicameral Congress). The purpose of the Legislative Branch is to legislate, or make laws. It is made up of two legislative bodi